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A Willing Slave MCQ Quiz : 20 Questions

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By Girdhari Lal Suthar On 03/04/2026
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A WILLING SLAVE MCQ Quiz 20 Questions
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A Willing Slave MCQ Quiz : “A Willing Slave” presents a touching and slightly humorous picture of an old servant woman, known simply as Ayah, who dedicates her entire life to the children of the household she serves. Her real name is unknown to everyone, and her identity is completely tied to her role as a caretaker. Over the years, she has looked after several children in the family, growing with each child until they become independent, and then returning to nurture the youngest again. In this way, her life moves in a cycle of repeated motherhood.

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Ayah behaves more like a child than an adult when she is among the children. She enters their world fully, playing games, telling stories, and protecting them with deep affection. At the same time, she is strict and watchful in the servant quarters, often reporting others’ faults to the mistress. This makes her unpopular among the other servants, but she remains loyal to her duty.

Her main responsibility is to care for the youngest child, Radha. From morning till night, Ayah attends to her needs—waking her up, feeding her, playing imaginative games, and telling stories to make her sleep. She creates a magical world for Radha, where ordinary objects become trains, stations, and imaginary characters. Her love is so intense that she even invents frightening figures like the “Old Fellow” to discipline the child.

Despite her full devotion to the family, Ayah has a personal life that remains mostly hidden. Occasionally, she visits her home at Saidapet and gives away most of her earnings to her grown-up sons, whom she jokingly calls robbers. One day, she does not return on time, causing worry and anger in the household. When she finally comes back, she reveals that her long-lost husband has returned and now depends on her.

In the end, Ayah leaves the house with her husband, showing her deep sense of duty towards him as well. Her departure is emotional, especially for Radha, who cannot accept the loss. The story highlights Ayah’s selfless nature—she is a “willing slave,” not by force, but by love, habit, and a lifelong commitment to caring for others.

A Willing Slave MCQ Quiz with 20 Questions

A WILLING SLAVE by RK NARAYAN

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1. What was the actual name of the Ayah, as revealed at the end of the story?

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2. How old was the eldest child when the Ayah first entered the family's service?

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3. In the "servant world" of the house, why was the Ayah fairly unpopular?

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4. Why did the Ayah view schools as "prison houses"?

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5. What were the "three pies" mentioned in the story used for by the Ayah's children?

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6. What was the Ayah’s monthly salary?

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7. "The Ayah repeatedly renewed her infancy with each one of them." What does this imply?

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8. Which city did the circular fernhouse represent in Radha’s game of "trains"?

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9. When Radha asked about the knife, where did the Ayah say she had put it?

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10. What was the Ayah’s "medicine for headache" actually?

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11. Who were the "Saidapet robbers"?

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12. How often did the Ayah visit her home in Saidapet?

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13. Where was the "Old Fellow" supposed to be locked up, according to the Ayah's stories?

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14. What happened to the black monkey in the Ayah’s story after someone sprinkled water on him?

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15. Why did the Ayah stay away for three days instead of returning the same evening?

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16. What was the "secret gift" the Ayah usually brought for Radha?

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17. What did the Ayah's husband do for a living before returning?

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18. Why did Radha refuse to come out of the kitchen at the end?

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19. What was the Ayah’s reaction when the mistress asked who the "Old Fellow" was?

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20. What does the title "A Willing Slave" most likely suggest about the Ayah's character?

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Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is an experienced English teacher and education content creator in India, specialising in English Grammar and English Literature for competitive and academic exams. With over 8 years of teaching experience, he has guided aspirants preparing for RPSC, SSC, school teaching exams, and college-level English courses. He holds an M.A. in English Literature and is the founder of Gyankundli, an educational platform that offers clear explanations, exam-oriented notes, MCQs, quizzes, and literary analysis in simple Indian English. His content is designed to help students and teachers master grammar rules, literary concepts, and exam strategies with ease.

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